Agriculture, General
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $45,195 | $44,376 to $50,263 | 9 | 100% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,983 | $45,020 to $57,343 | 53 | 91% |
| Master's Degree | $60,628 | $58,650 to $62,371 | 6 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +5% (2024 to 2034), about 6,800 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Technicians | $46,790 | +4.3% | 2,900 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $71,410 | +5.4% | 1,700 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $85,310 | +6.5% | 1,200 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,350 | +4.1% | 800 |
| Animal Scientists | $79,120 | +5.8% | 200 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.